Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,784/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geography and Cartography graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $465K | $469K | $447K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.2x | 13.3x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 50% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,248
Out-of-state: $76,928 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,204
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
About SUNY Oneonta
A 70% acceptance rate means SUNY Oneonta is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Oneonta →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Geographers
$97,200/yr
Geography teachers, postsecondary
$86,730/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta?
At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Geography and Cartography programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta?
The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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